Where Cultures Hold Hands | Manzhouli

#familytrip Manzhouli is situated in the Hulunbuir region of Inner Mongolia, near the border with Russia's Siberia. Manzhouli is a significant hub for trade between China and Russia. The city's land port is a crucial gateway for goods entering and leaving these two countries. The city showcases a mix of Chinese and Russian cultures. You can find Russian-style architecture, including colorful buildings and onion-domed structures. The city has various attractions like the Matryoshka Dolls Square, where you can find giant Russian nesting dolls. The Genghis Khan Square is another notable spot. Given its northern location, Manzhouli experiences a cold climate, with long, harsh winters. The winter months often bring snow and freezing temperatures up to -40°C/°F. Yes this is a magical sweet spot where two of these scales match. Nearby, Hulun Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in China. It's a picturesque area, especially during the summer, attracting tourists for its natural beauty. It's needless to say that during winter this huge lake freezes over and servers for many locals as ice rink for cars. Tips and Tricks ⁉️ ✈️Manzhouli has an airport so you can come here directly from various big cities in China ,however choosing nearby city Hailar (200km away) might save you sometimes up to 70% of your flight cost. 🚆Another option is to arrive by train. It is the cheapest option, yet the most time consuming as well. Train from the nearby city of Hailar cost ~25CNY and take close to 3 hours to cover the distance. #SpinTheWorld #wecreate #mytravelhacks #localguides